2000 Ford Desert Excursion vs. 2002 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2002 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Desert Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Desert Excursion would be higher. At 6,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Desert Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion should accelerate faster than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 553 kg more than 2000 Ford Desert Excursion.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion (576 Nm) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. (256 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Desert Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Desert Excursion | 2002 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Desert Excursion | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6800 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1851 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2830 mm |
